preferred rate — A postage rate maintained, through congressional appropriations, at a level lower than the regular rate for the same mail class or service. These rates are available only to qualified organizations and individuals (for example, free matter for… … Glossary of postal terms
preferred stock — see stock Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. preferred stock n … Law dictionary
preferred convertible shares — Preferred shares (common/ordinary or preferred) that, at the option of the holder, are convertible into other securities, usually common shares, at a designated rate. The conversion privilege may be perpetual or limited to a specified period.… … Financial and business terms
preferred customer — UK US noun [C] MARKETING ► a customer who pays a company a lower price for goods or services than other customers, especially because they regularly buy from that company: »Yesterday afternoon, a few banks cut their prime lending rate to… … Financial and business terms
preferred convertible shares — Preferred shares (common/ordinary or preferred) that, at the option of the holder, are convertible into other securities, usually common shares, at a designated rate. The conversion privilege may be perpetual or limited to a specified period … Euroclear glossary
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Preferred provider organization — HealthcareIn health insurance, a preferred provider organization (or PPO , sometimes referred to as a participating provider organization) is a managed care organization of medical doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who have… … Wikipedia
preferred stock — A type of equity or capital representing shares of ownership in a corporation. May or may not receive distributions of corporate income in the form of dividends. Has a higher priority claim to corporate earnings or assets than common stock but… … Financial and business terms
Preferred Stock ETF — An exchange traded fund that either tracks a preferred stock index or invests primarily in preferred shares. A preferred stock ETF appeals to investors who desire above average yields, especially in a low interest rate environment. The advantages … Investment dictionary
Rate of return — In finance, rate of return (ROR), also known as return on investment (ROI), rate of profit or sometimes just return, is the ratio of money gained or lost (whether realized or unrealized) on an investment relative to the amount of money invested.… … Wikipedia